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The King. City Chronicle 4 I st Year No. 39 KING CITY, GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1922 FORDSON TRACTORS DOWN i A $230.00 DROP IN PRICE Th Fordon Tractor $395.00 in Detroit Wai in Henry Ford'i Message to Fordson Dealers at the Bi Tractor Show Held at Cleveland, Ohio. Henry Ford announces a big cut in the price of the Fordson tractor. Part of his radiograph message to dealers attending the Fordson Trac tor Industrial Show in Cleveland, Ohio, January 26th, appears below. Also see big ad in this paper. "It is certainly wonderful to sit here in my office and say a few words of greeting to you Ford dealers of the Cleveland territory. The radio is an outstanding tribute to man's inventive genius. They say there is nothing new under the sun, but we are constantly inventing new things.ev-ery day bringing some big improvements over the previous day's methods."Manufacturing operations have undergone some wonderful revolutionary changes during the past . few years. We are all familiar with the big improvements in transportation methods, but the oldest industry has been the most backward in the acceptance or adoption of the new andup-to-date methods of doing things, and that is the farming industry. Being a farmer, I an) vitally interested in all farm improvements, and with this in mind, I have spent years of time and millions in money in the development of the Fordson tractor, which I really think is one of the biggest possible helDS to profitable farming. "It is a pleasure, therefore, to an- I nounce through you Ford dealers that 1 we have today decided that the tractor price should again be reduced, and in - considering a l reduction, naturally my thought has been to make it possible for the largest number of farmers to share in the benefits to be derived through the use of our tractor, and consequently effective tomorrow. January 27, 1922, the new price of the Fordson tractor will be $395.00 F. O. B. Detroit. This is a cut of 1230.00 off the present price, and while in making this big reduction we have taken upon ourselves a gigantic task in the reduction of manufacturing costs, still that task, in my opinion, is not larger than the farmer's problem of today, and I am glad to do my part in bringing about a per iod of increased prosperity for the- farmer. Yojir part in to carry this message to the farmer, thereby enabling him to produce more with less cost and shorter hours. "I am glad to have had this opportunity of talking with you and you have my best wishes." MISSOURI FARM PRICES. Missouri prices of important farm products showed a favorable tendency to advance from December into January, according to the latest facts and figures compiled by E. A. Logan and Jewell Mayes of theState-Federal Crop Reporting Service. The general movement during the past month of Missouri prices was toward a partial adjustment of the spread between the farmers selling and buying rates. In live stock, higher rates prevailed for hogs, cattle, veal calves, sheep, and decidedly upward for lambs, but milk cows, horses and mules were stagnant and downward. Grain and hay prices stiffened materially and increases are noted in corn, wheat and oats. In dairy and polltry the movement was decidedly downward in butterfat and eggs, which is contrary to the usual tendency at this time of the year. Fruits and vegetables moved upward in price and most articles were above the rates paid in January, 1921. Farm seeds changed but little during the month, except that clover, cotton seed and timothy were slightly upward, while kaffir corn was much lower. Miscellaneous articles made but slight changes, With wool tending upward- Among eleven articles bought by farmers the general tendency was downward. The reduction took place principally in alfalfa and clover seed, coal, flour and gasoline, while bran and coffee were upward. Sugar remained the same average price as prevailed in December. The following table compares Missouri prices in mid-January of 1921 and December, 1921, with January, 1922: - Jan. Dec. Jan. Live Stock 1921 1921 1922 Hogs, per 100 pounds : $8.25 6.25 $6.80 Beef cattle, per 100 pounds 6.75 5.10 5.15 Veal calves, per 100 pounds - 8-75 6.60 6.80 From Missouri Clip' Sheet AWAITS VOTE REPORT. A report from" Jefferson City on the 7th gave information that Secretary of State Becker was awaiting election reports from all counties, as the law requires, before announcing results of the election of delegates to the constitutioual convention. Several counties were un- reported the 7th. DURBINS' SALE YESTERDAY., ' As the Chronicle was fc,oing to press yesterday afternoan the Dur-' bins' Poland China sale was in full awing. The offering was unusually good. The top-was $6S.OO. - PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN The ISlzzy Guy rushes Around Tow like a Runaway Freight Train, with his Head down and bis Feet traveling Id Hlirh, recognizing no Friends nor Speed Laws. He Is Kidding himself that he Is a Blzzy Blznessman, forget ting that the Real Ones do their Fast Work with their Heads Instead of their Feet - C. K. L. D. S. ENTERTAINED The C. K. L. D. S. club was de lightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. G. L Sherman on Wednesday afternoon. In the guessing contest of states and countries represented, the first prize was awarded Mrs. Julia Waite; second prize, Mrs. F. B. Estill. The visiting guests were Mrs. Wm. Millan, Mrs. Frank Morton, Mrs. Ed Beck, Mrs. A. C. Parsons, Mrs. Julia Waite, Mrs. Wm. Sherman, Mrs. George Ward, and Mrs. E. E. Stringfield. At the close of the meeting, a dainty two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. R. M. Stanley. MOVING TO ALBANY Mr. and Mrs. "J. W. McKnight are moving to Albany to the new and fine home they have bought there. They hardly expect to get all moved this week but hope to get off the first of the coming week. Mr. McKnight has lived in and around King City the past twenty years or more. Mrs McKnight was a teacher in the King City school before her marriage to Mr. McKnight.. His former home was in Indiana, and Mrs. McKnight's was in Albany where they now go to make their home, and where Mr. Mc Knight will be associated in the practice of law with Judge J. W. Peery. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight have a large circle of friends here, all of whtfm are glad, that they have located so near that meetings may be frequent. May success and contin ued pleasant associations ever be theirs to enjoy. ALBANY FLOURING MILL BURNED-The big flouring mill at Albany burned Thursday of last week. The fire is supposed to have originated inside the mill, as report gave it here. There was quite a quantity of corn and other grain in the mill and, perhaps, considerable flour. We understand the loss was only about half covered by insurance. BROWN-FICKLIN Paul Brown and Miss Mae Ficklin both of the Stanberry vicinity, came to Albany today and were married this afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. Wm. Rutherford offi-cating. They were accompanied by the groom's brother, Sheriff Dale Brown, and Miss Sharp. They left on the Burlington for a short trip. The Albany Ledger. LOST THEIR INFANT BABY The sincere sympathy of many friends go out to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tunks in the loss of their little baby that stayed but few days to gladden the home, when it was called to the borne beyond. The baby came Fri day, Feb. 3rd, and passed away, Monday. The little remains were laid at rest, Tuesday. SCHOOL NOTES The Finance Board, by a vote of the student body, purchased a li brary table, two chairs in the waxed oak finish, and a rug to adorn the stage to the auditorium There is need or a good curtain and some scenery which, possibly, at some future time, we may be able to purchase. This stage is before the eyes of the pupils constantly and is used every Friday afternoon at 3:15 for our class programs. We wish more people could come out to these programs, for these are the opportunities for our young people to learn to appear before the public, besides, they furnish good programs. Come out and boost them. This week the seniors furnish the entertainment and have a good pro gram. The work on the Annual is coming nicely They have called for bids on the printing and engraving to be in by Feb. 12, at which time thr-y will let the contracts to begin. Editor-in-Chief, ThrailkiP. has been ill for three days this week. The high school basketball teams defeated the Stanberry teams here last Friday night. The boys' game was close, the visitors taking the lead at the beginning of the game and the first half ended with the home boys trailing at a 10 to 2 score, but the locals whipped up in the second half and defeated the visi tors, 16 15. There is to be a close g?me here rnday night between the local girls and the Bethany girls. Come out and boost and help win the game. A preliminary game between the 8th grade boys and the second team of the H. b. will furnish some amusement, beginning at 7:30. Sev eral weeks ago the 8th grade de feated the sophomore team, 14 to 0. The boys team will journey to Bethany this week. IN HONOR OF MRS. MCKNIGHT Monday evening, Mrs. A. C. Par sons entertained at her home a company of ladies in honor of Mrs. J. W. McKnight, at a bridge party. It was a very enjoyable event and the hours passed most pleasantly. Refreshments were served, and, before leaving, many were the expressions of regrets that the guest of honor, Mrs. J. W. McKnight, would soon leave our city to make her home in Albany, but all were glad that the home to which the Mc-Knights are going is not far away. A3 usual, Mrs. Parsons proved a delightful hostess and at the parting the company evidenced the pleasure of the guests during the hours at the Mrs. Parsons home. Those present at this social party were Mrs. J. W. McKnight the honor guest, and the Mesdarnes Orin Simmons, G. H. Barbour, G. L. Miller, Chas. Potter, Leland Yates; T J. Cadagan, T. C. Miller. Reuben Stanley, Willie Waite, Julius Levy, Milton Levy, D. E. Blacklock, Carl J. Agee, and Miss Lelia Barbour. VACCINATION TROUBLE OVER W. L. Combs, who had been vaccinated and was a very sick man last week, is up and aroQnd again. The vaccination did not seem to take nearly so severely with other members of the family. Glad that Mr. Combs was only confined to the house a few days, and that all are getting along so nicely now. FIRE HITS EDITOR'S HOME Editor Cover and family, of the New Hampton Tribune, were burned out of a home on Sunday afternoon of last. week. The fire was discovered in the roof of the big two-story 10-room residence in which they were living, and, as it was very dry, most of the roof was burned off before the blaze was checked by New Hampton's efficient fire brigade and their .chemical en gine, me household goods were mostly carried out. . The building was owned by the Farmers' Bank, and was insured, as were, also, the household goods of Editor Cover. The Albany Capital. THE WILSON FOUNDATION The Woodrow Wilson Foundation organized in Gentry county, and campaign is now on. F. P. Stapleton, county chairman, announces an enthusiastic campaign to be conducted in Gentry county in support of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. At a meeting of the local Democrats of Jackson Twp , held at Club rooma last Friday night, quite a number were present and proceeded to perfect the township organization. S. E. Evans was chosen Twp. Secretary and Robert Stanton Twp.' Treasurer. Herschel Yates and Mrs A. C. Parsons wpre appointed solicitors in King City, ward No. 2, and Jacob Levy and Mrs. G. L. Mil ler in King City, ward No. 1. A committee was chosen consisting of Claude Gregory, Robt. Stanton, and S. E. Evans, to arrange a Democratic meeting in Ford City and Island City In the near future. D. D. Snapp, Twp. Chairman, reports the progress as most favorable thus far and expresses the hope that Jackson lwp. will raise more than Us quota. Each loyal Democrat should get in touch with their precinct solicitor and become a charter member of this institution voluntarily and keep the spirit of the party up to standard in this part of the county. Jackson township's quota is about $100.00 D D. Snapp, Twp. Chairman. SECOND CHAPTER Editors of The Chronicle: Permit me to add a second chapter to the biography of the interest ing stranger referred to in last we:k!s Chronicle. Before resuming his long hike, he called at the Presbyterian parsonage. There he presented a newspaper clipping to show that he had pawnad his war medals to get from Montreal to Calgary; also a card to show that he had been in a hospital for mental trouble. He asserted that an unappreciative government had turned him out on the meager pittance of $1500 a month; thac he had lost track of his wife and children while in the asylum; that he wa.i now in the states in quest of his children, and that he was appealing to the Red Cross through me to help him until he 'could get to St. Joseph where his $15.00 pension awaited him. I ventured to ask a few questions. One was: "Have you met any of the American Legion boys here?" He assured me there was not a good feeling between them and the Canadian soldiers, that he has nothing to do with them. Then I offered to take him up town and to consult the treasurer of the Red Cross, whereupon he grew indignant, said he did not need any money and told me goodby. E. E. Stringfield. ENJOYABLE CLUB MEETING The members of the Embroidery pclub and a numberof visiting guests passed a delightful afternoon. ' last Friday, at the home of Mrs. George Ward. Several entertaining social features added to the pleasure of the company. Near the close of the happy afternoon an elegant two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The guests were Mrs. G. L. Sherman, Mrs. Julia Carpenter and Miss Cora, Mrs. J. E. Kessler, Mrs. Clyde Black, Mrs. Rufus Limpp, Mrs. Maggie McCabe, Mrs. D. R. Scott, Mrs. J. A. Swearingen, Mrs. Milton Levy, Anna Swearingen and Robert Stewart. TRACTOR PRICES TUMBLING WILL IMPLEMENTS FOLLOW? According to report in the Kan sas City Journal of Wednesday, the International Harvester Company has made a big reduction in tractor prices effective now, and in the news article pertaining mostly to tractor price reductions, intimated that implement prices may also come down. The Chronicle again says, stick to the farm. PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN 5Af- Sure, we all know "Doc!" When We are sick, "Doc" dashes to the Ites-cue, but when "Doc" ain't Feelini; Well, ev'ryone thinks It the Prize Joke of the Century. "Doc" says he dun't believe in Advertising, but we nin't Never yet got Bawled Out for giving him a Puff in the Paper. AUTOS AND TRUCKS COLLIDE Yesterday morning, Mark Brown was going east )on Vermont street with his truck and the S. J. Dykes family were going north on Ohio street in their Ford car when the two machines met at the Millan & Wagers and the King City Auto garage corner in a collision. The Dykes car was hit pretty hard and one wheel smashed. The Dykes people were taking supplies to the church for the dinner there. Things were scattered about considerably, but fortunately no one was hurt. Tuesday, Thomas Lawless was driving a Ford card and H. Danbury was riding with him, and at the street crossings at the Methodist ihurch, a standard oil car came along and the two machines met. Mr. Danbury was thrown against the windshield and 'got quite a scratch on one thumb. Both cars were damaged some, but no one hurt. THE NEW POPE, PIUS XI. Monday, it was announced to the world that Cardinal Achille Ratti, Archbishop of Milan, had been chosen supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church to succeed the late Pope Benedict XV. The coronation of the new Pope is announced to take place February 12th. The selection of the new head of the church was made without participation of an American representative, Cardinal O'Connell, Archbishop of Boston, not arriving in time to participate in the selection, but did arrive just as the new pope was blessing the great multitude assembled.SURPRISED MRS. McKNIGHT Tuesday afternoon, the members of the young women's Sunday School class of the Presbyterian church with their teacher, Mrs. R, A. Winchester, met at the church and went to the home of Mrs. J. W. McKnight and spent a delightful afternoon with her before her departure for her new home at Albany. The few social hours were spent in pleasant conversation and music on the Edison. At the the close of the social hours, refreshments of sandwiches, pickles, pie and coffee, which the young ladies had taken with them, were served. OWL-HEADLIGHT SOLD It is reported that Andrew Bennett, who has for some ten years published the Stanberry Owl-Head light, has sold the paper and business last Saturday to Jack Staple-ton of Albany. Mr. Stapleton is a graduate of the Washington University at St. Louis and studied Journalism at that school. For some time he has been with the Al-bany Capital. The paper will be issued by its new owner this week. Success and a welcome to Mr. Stapleton to the "craft" and to the publishers in Gentry county. ARMS CONFERENCE ENDS PORTENDS WORLD PEACE Beneficent Result! Difficult to Forecast Agreement) Reached Are Beyond Expectation When Called. President Comments. From K.C. Journal It is impossible for the most pessimistic to deny either the enormously valuable moral effects of the firms con-ferense, which ended yesterday, or the tangible results accomplishe i. The five major treaties which were signed cover a range of international agreements which, while they do n ;t purport to realize the visionary dreams of the idealists, nevertheless constitute something more than a working basis for the elimination of those frictions which make for war. First of all is the naval limitation agreement, very radically reducing the staggering burden of armament construction and maintenance. Billions of dollars have been wiped off the expenditures of the signatory nations during the next decade. In dollars and cents alone that is a signal achievement, but the accomplishment is not to be measured by any monetary standard- It means that the great nations pledge their solemn word not to continue the accumulation of nav al weapons of destruction. The navies of the world are to be maintained on a drastically reduced scale. They are not to be sunk in the ocean. Construc tion is not entirely to cease for the future. But many hundreds of mil lions of dollars' worth of warships are to be "junked'' outright and never was property destruction more in the nature of a saving. The four-party poet settling the vexing issues is hardly less important in its effect than the major naval agreement. The restraints put upon the use of the submarine and poison gas mark a splendid advance in humanitarian sentiment in establishing international rules of warfare. "Ruthlessness" on ! the sea and on the land has been made impossible so long as the treaty provisions are observed. The five-power Far Eastern treaty eliminates numerous tioublesome possibilities, which contained potential controversies that might easily lead to actual conflict. China has fared well at the hands of the conference- Not only is the customs treaty signed, guaranteeing the economic independence of China, but the intra-conference treaty between China and Japan, composing the Shantung problem, is one of the signal results crowning the deliberations of the delegates. President Harding, who called the conference, but who has studiously and broad-mjndedly refrained from obtruding himself upon the sessions, thus summarized the ends attained and the spirit animating the conference in his farewell address: Gathered about this table nine great nations of the earth not all. to be sure, but those most directly concerned v:th the problems at hand have met and have conferred on questions of great import and common concern on problems menacing their peaceful relathr.ship, on burdens threatening a common peril. In the revealing light of the public opinion of the world, without surrender of sovereignty, without impaired nationality, or offended national pride, a solution has been found in unanimity and today's adjournment is marked by rejoicing in the things accomplished. If the world has hungered for new assurance it may feast at the banquet which the conference has spread. I am sure the people of the Uni-ter States are supremely gratified and yet there is scant appreciation of how marvelously you have wrought When the days were dragging and agreements were delayed, when there were obstacles within and hinderances without, few stopped to realize that here was a conference of sovereign powers where only unanimous agreement could be made the rule. The American people will set their seal of their emphatic approval upon the course pursued ty the president and the outstanding participating figure of the conference, Secretary Hughes. In that approval the trie friends tf enduring peace throughout the world will most heartily concur. CLEO AGEE IMPROVING Cleo Agee was taken to the Ensworth Hospital last Saturday where he was operated on and a quantity of pus taken ' from the pleura. Last report's we had, he was improving. Hope he may soon be able to return home and to resume his business again. s

The King. City Chronicle 4 I st Year No. 39 KING CITY, GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1922 FORDSON TRACTORS DOWN i A $230.00 DROP IN PRICE Th Fordon Tractor $395.00 in Detroit Wai in Henry Ford'i Message to Fordson Dealers at the Bi Tractor Show Held at Cleveland, Ohio. Henry Ford announces a big cut in the price of the Fordson tractor. Part of his radiograph message to dealers attending the Fordson Trac tor Industrial Show in Cleveland, Ohio, January 26th, appears below. Also see big ad in this paper. "It is certainly wonderful to sit here in my office and say a few words of greeting to you Ford dealers of the Cleveland territory. The radio is an outstanding tribute to man's inventive genius. They say there is nothing new under the sun, but we are constantly inventing new things.ev-ery day bringing some big improvements over the previous day's methods."Manufacturing operations have undergone some wonderful revolutionary changes during the past . few years. We are all familiar with the big improvements in transportation methods, but the oldest industry has been the most backward in the acceptance or adoption of the new andup-to-date methods of doing things, and that is the farming industry. Being a farmer, I an) vitally interested in all farm improvements, and with this in mind, I have spent years of time and millions in money in the development of the Fordson tractor, which I really think is one of the biggest possible helDS to profitable farming. "It is a pleasure, therefore, to an- I nounce through you Ford dealers that 1 we have today decided that the tractor price should again be reduced, and in - considering a l reduction, naturally my thought has been to make it possible for the largest number of farmers to share in the benefits to be derived through the use of our tractor, and consequently effective tomorrow. January 27, 1922, the new price of the Fordson tractor will be $395.00 F. O. B. Detroit. This is a cut of 1230.00 off the present price, and while in making this big reduction we have taken upon ourselves a gigantic task in the reduction of manufacturing costs, still that task, in my opinion, is not larger than the farmer's problem of today, and I am glad to do my part in bringing about a per iod of increased prosperity for the- farmer. Yojir part in to carry this message to the farmer, thereby enabling him to produce more with less cost and shorter hours. "I am glad to have had this opportunity of talking with you and you have my best wishes." MISSOURI FARM PRICES. Missouri prices of important farm products showed a favorable tendency to advance from December into January, according to the latest facts and figures compiled by E. A. Logan and Jewell Mayes of theState-Federal Crop Reporting Service. The general movement during the past month of Missouri prices was toward a partial adjustment of the spread between the farmers selling and buying rates. In live stock, higher rates prevailed for hogs, cattle, veal calves, sheep, and decidedly upward for lambs, but milk cows, horses and mules were stagnant and downward. Grain and hay prices stiffened materially and increases are noted in corn, wheat and oats. In dairy and polltry the movement was decidedly downward in butterfat and eggs, which is contrary to the usual tendency at this time of the year. Fruits and vegetables moved upward in price and most articles were above the rates paid in January, 1921. Farm seeds changed but little during the month, except that clover, cotton seed and timothy were slightly upward, while kaffir corn was much lower. Miscellaneous articles made but slight changes, With wool tending upward- Among eleven articles bought by farmers the general tendency was downward. The reduction took place principally in alfalfa and clover seed, coal, flour and gasoline, while bran and coffee were upward. Sugar remained the same average price as prevailed in December. The following table compares Missouri prices in mid-January of 1921 and December, 1921, with January, 1922: - Jan. Dec. Jan. Live Stock 1921 1921 1922 Hogs, per 100 pounds : $8.25 6.25 $6.80 Beef cattle, per 100 pounds 6.75 5.10 5.15 Veal calves, per 100 pounds - 8-75 6.60 6.80 From Missouri Clip' Sheet AWAITS VOTE REPORT. A report from" Jefferson City on the 7th gave information that Secretary of State Becker was awaiting election reports from all counties, as the law requires, before announcing results of the election of delegates to the constitutioual convention. Several counties were un- reported the 7th. DURBINS' SALE YESTERDAY., ' As the Chronicle was fc,oing to press yesterday afternoan the Dur-' bins' Poland China sale was in full awing. The offering was unusually good. The top-was $6S.OO. - PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN The ISlzzy Guy rushes Around Tow like a Runaway Freight Train, with his Head down and bis Feet traveling Id Hlirh, recognizing no Friends nor Speed Laws. He Is Kidding himself that he Is a Blzzy Blznessman, forget ting that the Real Ones do their Fast Work with their Heads Instead of their Feet - C. K. L. D. S. ENTERTAINED The C. K. L. D. S. club was de lightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. G. L Sherman on Wednesday afternoon. In the guessing contest of states and countries represented, the first prize was awarded Mrs. Julia Waite; second prize, Mrs. F. B. Estill. The visiting guests were Mrs. Wm. Millan, Mrs. Frank Morton, Mrs. Ed Beck, Mrs. A. C. Parsons, Mrs. Julia Waite, Mrs. Wm. Sherman, Mrs. George Ward, and Mrs. E. E. Stringfield. At the close of the meeting, a dainty two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. R. M. Stanley. MOVING TO ALBANY Mr. and Mrs. "J. W. McKnight are moving to Albany to the new and fine home they have bought there. They hardly expect to get all moved this week but hope to get off the first of the coming week. Mr. McKnight has lived in and around King City the past twenty years or more. Mrs McKnight was a teacher in the King City school before her marriage to Mr. McKnight.. His former home was in Indiana, and Mrs. McKnight's was in Albany where they now go to make their home, and where Mr. Mc Knight will be associated in the practice of law with Judge J. W. Peery. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight have a large circle of friends here, all of whtfm are glad, that they have located so near that meetings may be frequent. May success and contin ued pleasant associations ever be theirs to enjoy. ALBANY FLOURING MILL BURNED-The big flouring mill at Albany burned Thursday of last week. The fire is supposed to have originated inside the mill, as report gave it here. There was quite a quantity of corn and other grain in the mill and, perhaps, considerable flour. We understand the loss was only about half covered by insurance. BROWN-FICKLIN Paul Brown and Miss Mae Ficklin both of the Stanberry vicinity, came to Albany today and were married this afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. Wm. Rutherford offi-cating. They were accompanied by the groom's brother, Sheriff Dale Brown, and Miss Sharp. They left on the Burlington for a short trip. The Albany Ledger. LOST THEIR INFANT BABY The sincere sympathy of many friends go out to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tunks in the loss of their little baby that stayed but few days to gladden the home, when it was called to the borne beyond. The baby came Fri day, Feb. 3rd, and passed away, Monday. The little remains were laid at rest, Tuesday. SCHOOL NOTES The Finance Board, by a vote of the student body, purchased a li brary table, two chairs in the waxed oak finish, and a rug to adorn the stage to the auditorium There is need or a good curtain and some scenery which, possibly, at some future time, we may be able to purchase. This stage is before the eyes of the pupils constantly and is used every Friday afternoon at 3:15 for our class programs. We wish more people could come out to these programs, for these are the opportunities for our young people to learn to appear before the public, besides, they furnish good programs. Come out and boost them. This week the seniors furnish the entertainment and have a good pro gram. The work on the Annual is coming nicely They have called for bids on the printing and engraving to be in by Feb. 12, at which time thr-y will let the contracts to begin. Editor-in-Chief, ThrailkiP. has been ill for three days this week. The high school basketball teams defeated the Stanberry teams here last Friday night. The boys' game was close, the visitors taking the lead at the beginning of the game and the first half ended with the home boys trailing at a 10 to 2 score, but the locals whipped up in the second half and defeated the visi tors, 16 15. There is to be a close g?me here rnday night between the local girls and the Bethany girls. Come out and boost and help win the game. A preliminary game between the 8th grade boys and the second team of the H. b. will furnish some amusement, beginning at 7:30. Sev eral weeks ago the 8th grade de feated the sophomore team, 14 to 0. The boys team will journey to Bethany this week. IN HONOR OF MRS. MCKNIGHT Monday evening, Mrs. A. C. Par sons entertained at her home a company of ladies in honor of Mrs. J. W. McKnight, at a bridge party. It was a very enjoyable event and the hours passed most pleasantly. Refreshments were served, and, before leaving, many were the expressions of regrets that the guest of honor, Mrs. J. W. McKnight, would soon leave our city to make her home in Albany, but all were glad that the home to which the Mc-Knights are going is not far away. A3 usual, Mrs. Parsons proved a delightful hostess and at the parting the company evidenced the pleasure of the guests during the hours at the Mrs. Parsons home. Those present at this social party were Mrs. J. W. McKnight the honor guest, and the Mesdarnes Orin Simmons, G. H. Barbour, G. L. Miller, Chas. Potter, Leland Yates; T J. Cadagan, T. C. Miller. Reuben Stanley, Willie Waite, Julius Levy, Milton Levy, D. E. Blacklock, Carl J. Agee, and Miss Lelia Barbour. VACCINATION TROUBLE OVER W. L. Combs, who had been vaccinated and was a very sick man last week, is up and aroQnd again. The vaccination did not seem to take nearly so severely with other members of the family. Glad that Mr. Combs was only confined to the house a few days, and that all are getting along so nicely now. FIRE HITS EDITOR'S HOME Editor Cover and family, of the New Hampton Tribune, were burned out of a home on Sunday afternoon of last. week. The fire was discovered in the roof of the big two-story 10-room residence in which they were living, and, as it was very dry, most of the roof was burned off before the blaze was checked by New Hampton's efficient fire brigade and their .chemical en gine, me household goods were mostly carried out. . The building was owned by the Farmers' Bank, and was insured, as were, also, the household goods of Editor Cover. The Albany Capital. THE WILSON FOUNDATION The Woodrow Wilson Foundation organized in Gentry county, and campaign is now on. F. P. Stapleton, county chairman, announces an enthusiastic campaign to be conducted in Gentry county in support of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. At a meeting of the local Democrats of Jackson Twp , held at Club rooma last Friday night, quite a number were present and proceeded to perfect the township organization. S. E. Evans was chosen Twp. Secretary and Robert Stanton Twp.' Treasurer. Herschel Yates and Mrs A. C. Parsons wpre appointed solicitors in King City, ward No. 2, and Jacob Levy and Mrs. G. L. Mil ler in King City, ward No. 1. A committee was chosen consisting of Claude Gregory, Robt. Stanton, and S. E. Evans, to arrange a Democratic meeting in Ford City and Island City In the near future. D. D. Snapp, Twp. Chairman, reports the progress as most favorable thus far and expresses the hope that Jackson lwp. will raise more than Us quota. Each loyal Democrat should get in touch with their precinct solicitor and become a charter member of this institution voluntarily and keep the spirit of the party up to standard in this part of the county. Jackson township's quota is about $100.00 D D. Snapp, Twp. Chairman. SECOND CHAPTER Editors of The Chronicle: Permit me to add a second chapter to the biography of the interest ing stranger referred to in last we:k!s Chronicle. Before resuming his long hike, he called at the Presbyterian parsonage. There he presented a newspaper clipping to show that he had pawnad his war medals to get from Montreal to Calgary; also a card to show that he had been in a hospital for mental trouble. He asserted that an unappreciative government had turned him out on the meager pittance of $1500 a month; thac he had lost track of his wife and children while in the asylum; that he wa.i now in the states in quest of his children, and that he was appealing to the Red Cross through me to help him until he 'could get to St. Joseph where his $15.00 pension awaited him. I ventured to ask a few questions. One was: "Have you met any of the American Legion boys here?" He assured me there was not a good feeling between them and the Canadian soldiers, that he has nothing to do with them. Then I offered to take him up town and to consult the treasurer of the Red Cross, whereupon he grew indignant, said he did not need any money and told me goodby. E. E. Stringfield. ENJOYABLE CLUB MEETING The members of the Embroidery pclub and a numberof visiting guests passed a delightful afternoon. ' last Friday, at the home of Mrs. George Ward. Several entertaining social features added to the pleasure of the company. Near the close of the happy afternoon an elegant two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The guests were Mrs. G. L. Sherman, Mrs. Julia Carpenter and Miss Cora, Mrs. J. E. Kessler, Mrs. Clyde Black, Mrs. Rufus Limpp, Mrs. Maggie McCabe, Mrs. D. R. Scott, Mrs. J. A. Swearingen, Mrs. Milton Levy, Anna Swearingen and Robert Stewart. TRACTOR PRICES TUMBLING WILL IMPLEMENTS FOLLOW? According to report in the Kan sas City Journal of Wednesday, the International Harvester Company has made a big reduction in tractor prices effective now, and in the news article pertaining mostly to tractor price reductions, intimated that implement prices may also come down. The Chronicle again says, stick to the farm. PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN 5Af- Sure, we all know "Doc!" When We are sick, "Doc" dashes to the Ites-cue, but when "Doc" ain't Feelini; Well, ev'ryone thinks It the Prize Joke of the Century. "Doc" says he dun't believe in Advertising, but we nin't Never yet got Bawled Out for giving him a Puff in the Paper. AUTOS AND TRUCKS COLLIDE Yesterday morning, Mark Brown was going east )on Vermont street with his truck and the S. J. Dykes family were going north on Ohio street in their Ford car when the two machines met at the Millan & Wagers and the King City Auto garage corner in a collision. The Dykes car was hit pretty hard and one wheel smashed. The Dykes people were taking supplies to the church for the dinner there. Things were scattered about considerably, but fortunately no one was hurt. Tuesday, Thomas Lawless was driving a Ford card and H. Danbury was riding with him, and at the street crossings at the Methodist ihurch, a standard oil car came along and the two machines met. Mr. Danbury was thrown against the windshield and 'got quite a scratch on one thumb. Both cars were damaged some, but no one hurt. THE NEW POPE, PIUS XI. Monday, it was announced to the world that Cardinal Achille Ratti, Archbishop of Milan, had been chosen supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church to succeed the late Pope Benedict XV. The coronation of the new Pope is announced to take place February 12th. The selection of the new head of the church was made without participation of an American representative, Cardinal O'Connell, Archbishop of Boston, not arriving in time to participate in the selection, but did arrive just as the new pope was blessing the great multitude assembled.SURPRISED MRS. McKNIGHT Tuesday afternoon, the members of the young women's Sunday School class of the Presbyterian church with their teacher, Mrs. R, A. Winchester, met at the church and went to the home of Mrs. J. W. McKnight and spent a delightful afternoon with her before her departure for her new home at Albany. The few social hours were spent in pleasant conversation and music on the Edison. At the the close of the social hours, refreshments of sandwiches, pickles, pie and coffee, which the young ladies had taken with them, were served. OWL-HEADLIGHT SOLD It is reported that Andrew Bennett, who has for some ten years published the Stanberry Owl-Head light, has sold the paper and business last Saturday to Jack Staple-ton of Albany. Mr. Stapleton is a graduate of the Washington University at St. Louis and studied Journalism at that school. For some time he has been with the Al-bany Capital. The paper will be issued by its new owner this week. Success and a welcome to Mr. Stapleton to the "craft" and to the publishers in Gentry county. ARMS CONFERENCE ENDS PORTENDS WORLD PEACE Beneficent Result! Difficult to Forecast Agreement) Reached Are Beyond Expectation When Called. President Comments. From K.C. Journal It is impossible for the most pessimistic to deny either the enormously valuable moral effects of the firms con-ferense, which ended yesterday, or the tangible results accomplishe i. The five major treaties which were signed cover a range of international agreements which, while they do n ;t purport to realize the visionary dreams of the idealists, nevertheless constitute something more than a working basis for the elimination of those frictions which make for war. First of all is the naval limitation agreement, very radically reducing the staggering burden of armament construction and maintenance. Billions of dollars have been wiped off the expenditures of the signatory nations during the next decade. In dollars and cents alone that is a signal achievement, but the accomplishment is not to be measured by any monetary standard- It means that the great nations pledge their solemn word not to continue the accumulation of nav al weapons of destruction. The navies of the world are to be maintained on a drastically reduced scale. They are not to be sunk in the ocean. Construc tion is not entirely to cease for the future. But many hundreds of mil lions of dollars' worth of warships are to be "junked'' outright and never was property destruction more in the nature of a saving. The four-party poet settling the vexing issues is hardly less important in its effect than the major naval agreement. The restraints put upon the use of the submarine and poison gas mark a splendid advance in humanitarian sentiment in establishing international rules of warfare. "Ruthlessness" on ! the sea and on the land has been made impossible so long as the treaty provisions are observed. The five-power Far Eastern treaty eliminates numerous tioublesome possibilities, which contained potential controversies that might easily lead to actual conflict. China has fared well at the hands of the conference- Not only is the customs treaty signed, guaranteeing the economic independence of China, but the intra-conference treaty between China and Japan, composing the Shantung problem, is one of the signal results crowning the deliberations of the delegates. President Harding, who called the conference, but who has studiously and broad-mjndedly refrained from obtruding himself upon the sessions, thus summarized the ends attained and the spirit animating the conference in his farewell address: Gathered about this table nine great nations of the earth not all. to be sure, but those most directly concerned v:th the problems at hand have met and have conferred on questions of great import and common concern on problems menacing their peaceful relathr.ship, on burdens threatening a common peril. In the revealing light of the public opinion of the world, without surrender of sovereignty, without impaired nationality, or offended national pride, a solution has been found in unanimity and today's adjournment is marked by rejoicing in the things accomplished. If the world has hungered for new assurance it may feast at the banquet which the conference has spread. I am sure the people of the Uni-ter States are supremely gratified and yet there is scant appreciation of how marvelously you have wrought When the days were dragging and agreements were delayed, when there were obstacles within and hinderances without, few stopped to realize that here was a conference of sovereign powers where only unanimous agreement could be made the rule. The American people will set their seal of their emphatic approval upon the course pursued ty the president and the outstanding participating figure of the conference, Secretary Hughes. In that approval the trie friends tf enduring peace throughout the world will most heartily concur. CLEO AGEE IMPROVING Cleo Agee was taken to the Ensworth Hospital last Saturday where he was operated on and a quantity of pus taken ' from the pleura. Last report's we had, he was improving. Hope he may soon be able to return home and to resume his business again. s